Irresistible Cherry Shortbread Cookies in 6 Simple Steps
A festive holiday cookie recipe featuring buttery shortbread, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Press down gently.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12–14 minutes until edges are just set. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Dough will be thick—perfect for classic shortbread texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar for extra holiday charm.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cherry-shortbread-cookies-recipe/